My world was rocked and NOT in a good way!!!!!

For those of you who might not have yet figured it out....I AM A CAT....

Cats like routine (or as Mom says)we like what we like, when we like it and not before.

Well as you might remember the Mom recently went through an 'out with the old, in with the new' phase. Included in the out, was their very, very soft (not cat claw friendly) and OLD and stringy (Mom's words) comforter. She wanted a new one that would withstand 'claws'!

She found 'the perfect one, made of all cotton', in the 'perfect shade of burgundy to match the existing curtains (Dad was happy about this as he doesn't like to put new holes in the wall).

The next series of pictures will show you exactly what I thought of the new purchase.

First (and not pictured) is me being put on the bed under duress after I had been sniffing and whining (mom's words) walking around the bed for at least 100 hours.

I immediately notice it is different.

Again not pictured is the number of attempts it took me to actually stand on it.

I had to sniff it and paw it it several times to be sure it would not swallow me whole.


For all the Feline readers, you are probably very familiar with this next bit of paw action
you know the one...pat, pat, patpat, patpatpat, then slap it silly with one swipe....

Ok I don't know what it is but it appears harmless so I'll take a walk on the wild side but I'm keeping my eyes on it.....

So far so good I made it up to the pillows still no sign of life

Mom here...I'll spare the the remaining 100 pictures of Madi slowly walking down the other side of the bed sniffing and patpatpat...on to the last picture of her deciding it is acceptable. After all that hard C(at)S(lueth)I(nvestigator)work, she needs a nap so she heads on down to her towel.

Mom here: I wish you all could have seen the 'big deal' Madi made out of this new comforter. Whining and meowing and sniffing and every time I tried to pick her up to put her on it she tucked her tail and ran to the family room. She is such a DRAMA Queen!!! I we love her to bits!!!

Apologies, Kool Sr. Kitty Klub and what am I doing

First of all Mom and I want to apologize if we did not get to your blog this weekend.

We have had thunderstorms off and on all day every day and at night since Friday.

When it is storming like that we turn off the 'puter!!! WE had 7" of rain from Friday night until just before dark on Sunday and lots of t-storms and lightning. We are fine and no damage.

Also Sammy and Andy's mom at Meowsville asked us to be a charter member of her

Kool Seniors Kitty Klub. You might have noticed our official badge on our sidebar.

Please drop by to say hi to Sammy and Andy. They are two very handsome mancats. You may also find out how you can join the KSKK.

Now what am I doing you ask.....

I'm guarding the food box I answer...

A gal has to be very, very cautious and carefully watch where her food is stored.

Steeple Sunday: First Presbyterian

What a lovely steeple/bell tower. It reminds me of a castle.
First Presbyterian was organized on Sunday January 21, 1816. The service was held in
the old NC State House on the Capitol Square. There were 40 adults and children present

The congregation erected a brick meeting house on the corner of Salisbury and Morgan Streets
across the street from the State Capitol Building in 1818. This structure was used for 80 years. It was razed to make room for the present sanctuary which was completed in 1900.
In 1956 the sanctuary was remodeled to its present style and remains in its original location.
In 1958, Dr. Albert Edwards, a native of Scotland, began his ministry. During his 28 year
pastorate he introduced a mid-week service and a television ministry. The mid-week service included light lunch and a short sermon and was attended by several hundred folks a week.
from the surrounding state government buildings and other businesses in Raleigh.

The church entrance faces the Capitol Square, the sides of the church run about one half a block down two streets. It has a very active congregation is is the only Presbyterian Church in the heart of downtown.

The Versatile Blogger Award...Thanks Maggie Mae

We received this lovely award from Maggie Mae and her Mom. Maggie Mae is a very adorable
lady boxer who can jump like a kangaroo. Drop by to see her in all her beauty.
The rules to the Versatile Blogger Award are:
1.Thank the puppy or kitty who gave it to you!! Done

2. Share 7 things about myself here I go:

1. They almost named me Maggie Mae (I was listed as Kitty M so they were thinking about names beginning in M). My name is Madison.
2. I will eat or try almost any human food Mom is eating...I figure if it doesn't
make her sick it is A OK for me
3. I've never had my teeth cleaned. Every year my VET compliments me.
4. I am not nor was I ever a lap kitty
5. In 2005, Mom and Dad went to Alaska. I gained 2 lbs in 11 days. Needless to say
I did not let their absence get in the way of eating.
6. My paws have never touched the ground at least not after I was 2 months old. 7. Last but not least, I have never had a bath. Mom brushes me nearly every day and she says she wishes she could bottle my lovely scent.

3. Pass along the award to 15 bloggers...oh my cats and dogs there is not enough room to list all of our friends so we'll just say if you would like to play please copy and paste the award and rules to your blog. If you decide to participate the next rule is:
4. Once you have selected 15 bloggers, leave them a message on their blog telling them you gave them an award.

As for me, I'm sitting on top of the world (aka Dad's bike) with delight that Maggie Mae tagged me.

Respectfully submitted,
Madi(son)

Flashback Friday: Milky-Way on his tippy toes

Yes this is our dear sweet MW...he absolutely adored string and especially string attached to balloons. Second to string, was his love of sitting in laps. His first choice of a lap was his human sister...yep I was second choice. Having a kitty who love string, in one's lap, made it very hard to crochet. He weas the ultimate lap kitty.